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Cornell Note Taking System :

Paragraph Writing :

Paragraph Writing Writing
Paragraphs
Stages
Process
Topic Writing paragraphs involves the following stages – remember writing is a process that is not linear, writers can move back and forth along the writing stage process.
1) Introduction of a topic
2) Pre-Writing – brainstorming
3) Writing opening sentence – introduce topic Writing is a process that builds a coherent piece of text that effectively and accurately communicates information to
readers. 2

Paragraph Writing :

Paragraph Writing Body
Thesis
syntax 4) Body sentences that narrow down topic to the essence of the paragraph:
5) The thesis statement.
6) Organisation of sentences (syntax) Pieces necessary to write a good paragraph 3

Paragraph Writing :

Paragraph Writing Grammar in
context
Peer editing
Revising drafts 7) Grammar
8) Proof-reading – have a peer or another person check your writing
9) Revision Good writing is clear to understand which is why grammar is important. To check for clarity and good grammar it is
important for someone to review what you’ve written – make comments and then you can incorporate changed in your revision. 4

Paragraph Writing :

Paragraph Writing Publish
Length of paragraph
Website link 10) Publish or submit
Each stage will take concentrated thought and input. As you work out each stage you are building your paragraph of 5-10 good sentences.
For further assistance visit Paragraph Punch online at:
http://www.starterparagraphpunch.com/index.php Once you have revised it is time to write the final version for submission or publication. This entire process is also
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